Owens Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Owens is a Welsh surname derived from the personal name Owain, meaning 'son of Owain'.
Meaning of the Name Owens
Owens is a surname of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh personal name Owain. It is a patronymic name meaning 'son of Owain', which itself is a variant of the name Owen. The name Owen is of uncertain origin but is believed to derive from the Welsh word 'eoghunn' meaning 'youth'. Owens is a popular surname in Wales and is also found in other English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Owens
The popularity for the name Owens peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 23 births, which ranked number 3,408 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Owens had the most male births in 1921 with 23, which ranked number 1,588 out of 4,985 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Owens
- 20 Year Trend of Owens: 120.00%
Popularity of Owens by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Owens. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Owens in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Owens is a great pick!
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